Online Auction Underway After 3 Red Lobster Locations Close in Texas
Red Lobster abruptly closed 90 locations, including three in Texas. The contents are now being auctioned off online.
LIVE UPDATES: Barge Collides With Bridge in Texas
On Wednesday, May 15, at 10 a.m. local time, a barge collided with the Pelican Island Causeway in Galveston, Texas.
How Women and Kids in Austin Can Get Extra Money for Local Farmers Markets
Through the state, certain low-income moms and kids can get Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) benefits. That includes monthly food packages that support nutritional growth, but also, once a year, WIC offers each eligible family member $30 in Farmers Market Food Access vouchers.
UT Austin Holds Firm on Commencement Amid Campus Protests, Ensuring Celebration of Student Achievements
UT Austin proceeds with commencement despite recent campus protests, maintaining safety measures and allowing students to celebrate achievements.
Last year's summer was the hottest ever for parts of Texas. How will this year compare?
San Antonio had a record-setting 75 days with triple-digit temperatures in 2023, but this year could bring more of the same extreme heat.
Several Austin area hospitals received A and B grades. Here's which ones got a C
The bad news: the Austin area now has four hospitals receiving a C grade: Dell Seton Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Lakeway, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Round Rock. More rankings: Which three Austin hospitals made Fortune magazine's national Top 100 list?
Yelp ranks these four Austin staples among the top 100 local businesses in the US
The latest local business ranking from Yelp only confirms this as four Austin-area staples featured on this year's list — the most of any city in Texas. From auto works to home decor, the ATX businesses featured on the list represent an eclectic local ...
Nine dead, more than 75 affected as Austin overdose surge begins to slow
A spate of suspected overdoses that began in Austin early this week has now climbed to 79 cases, an Austin-Travis County EMS representative said Thursday. The Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office said nine have died. It is the largest surge in local drug overdoses since 2015.
Austin Fashion Week Spotlight Shines on ACC Fashion Incubator's Rising Design Talents
Austin Fashion Week spotlights talent from the ACC Fashion Incubator, including brands like Banbury Saints and Design Girls World.
Austin City Council approves transgender protections. AG Paxton says not so fast.
A resolution passed Thursday would prevent city money and staff from being used to investigate or prosecute transgender people seeking health care.
Austin restaurant owner attacked; police searching for group responsible
Sergio Alberto Vasquez owns Cheko's Mexican Restaurant and said after a group refused to pay their bill, the situation escalated.
Austin City Council passes transgender protection resolution to combat SB 14
Austin City Council passed a transgender protection resolution, which hopes to offer some sort of protection to transgender children and their families following the passing of SB 14.
Texas State Championships Live Updates From Mike Myers Stadium In Austin
The Texas State Championships are a sight to see, and this week in Austin, we'll be breaking down all the action live from Mike Myers Stadium.
The science behind Texas-sized hail
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is famous for its thunderstorms. And many times, those thunderstorms have a risk of hail. Most times when hail falls, it’s no big deal. But other times, hail can be downright destructive. Hail is a pretty regular occurrence around ...
Austin overdose outbreak appears to slow down following 'deadly batch' of narcotics
AUSTIN, Texas — What Austin officials called "the largest opioid overdose outbreak" in years appears to be slowing down. However, officials are still responding to double the amount of overdose calls they normally get. Officials said the calls started in ...
Inside a Minimalist Residence That Presides Over a Working Ranch in the Texas Hill Country
Known as Roam Ranch, the sprawling, low-slung ranch home in Fredericksburg, about two hours outside of Austin, has two kitchens, a podcast studio, and a huge dogtrot.
Austin Gripped by Sudden Opioid Crisis, Over 75 Suspected Overdoses and Four Deaths in One Week
Austin faces a severe opioid crisis with 75 overdoses and 4 deaths, as local authorities scramble to respond and investigate.
Spring Festivals in Texas: A Guide to the Best Events in April 2024
Whether you're a local or a visitor, the Lone Star State's April festivities beckon with the promise of unforgettable experiences and the warm hospitality Texas is known for. Join us as we explore the must-attend events that make Texas in the spring a destination all its own!
The Ultimate Guide to Astros Opening Day
Astros Opening Day is here, and we've got everything you need to know before the first pitch on Thursday at Minute Maid Park. From the schedule of events to parking, we'll walk you through each aspect of the Astros' home opener against the New York Yankees on March 28.
LIVE UPDATES: Maryland Bridge Collapse: 6 Workers Presumed Dead
The U.S. Coast Guard is suspending its rescue efforts following a horrific incident in Baltimore, Maryland. The Francis Scott Key Bridge plunged into the freezing waters of the Patapsco River after being hit by a container ship. Search operations will now shift focus to finding the missing six construction workers and providing closure to their families.